Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur
Location
Strategically located in the heart of the banking, shopping and comercial district of Kuala Lumpur. The airport is only 60km or an hour's drive away.

Transportation to hotel

Hotel Features

• 23 floors and 4 basement floors.
• Grand main entrance featuring 8-metre high Porte Cochere.
• Rich traditional motifs with simple, modern elegance to complement the hotel's contemporary Malaysian exterior.
• Mahkota Club Rooms on teh 19th to 22nd floors.
• Extensive facilities for banquet and conventions including a ballroom and 13 meeting rooms.

Guest Room Information

• 516 guest rooms comprising
  - 58 Deluxe Rooms
  - 352 Mutiara Rooms
  - 29 Mahkota Club Rooms
  - Suite combinations
  a. 4 Stateroom Suites (1 bedroom, 2 parlours, 1 dining room, jacuzzi and private kitchen)
  b. 4 Senior Suites (bedroom and parlour)
  c. 69 Executive Suites (1 bedroom and parlour)
• Check-in time : after 2pm
• Checkout time : 12 noon

Guest Room Features

Guest Services

Mahkota Club Floor Features
Additional Features:

• Complimentary Daily Pressing of 2 suites
• Private Mahkota Lounge serving complimentary breakfast and pre-dinner cocktails
• Video Library

Information On Facilities

• Business Centre (2nd follr) : 8am - 8pm
• Drugstore/Gift Shop (Lobby level) : 8am - 10pm
• Fitness Centre (Lower Lobby, West Wing) : 6.30am - 10pm

Restaurants and Lounges

• Songket Lounge (Lobby Level)
  The magnificence at the Songket Lounge is a fitting introduction to the peerless beauty of Hotel Istana. It's a spacious lobby lounge surrounded by the regal splendour of a palace court. It also offers a view of the tropical garden. A classic venue for business chats. The tranquility of the lounge is enhanced by light popular music played by resident bands. Seats 180 persons.
  Open Daily : 10.00am - 1.00am.
• Taman Sari Brasserie (Lobby Level)
  The Taman Sari Brasserie is a busy restaurant with cheerful and bright decor, overlooking a lush tropical garden. It serves an extensive array of Malaysian and Continental fare. During the day, get a breath of fresh air by dining outdoor at the Garden Lanai. The restaurant can accommodate 146 persons.
  Open Daily : 6.00am - 1.00am
• Kyoka Restaurant (Second Floor)
  The Kyoka, set in stylish contemporary interior serves Teppamaki, Sushi and traditional Japanese casserole dishes. There are three main sections; a sushi counter cum a-la-carte dining area, five private tatami rooms and two Teppanyaki counters that overlooks a quaint Japanese Garden. The Kyoka is a 90-seat restaurant set in hues of brown.
  Open Daily
  Lunch : 12 noon - 2.30pm
  Dinner : 7.00pm - 10.30pm
• Taman Sari Brasserie (Lobby Level)
  The Taman Sari Brasserie is a busy restaurant with cheerful and bright decor, overlooking a lush tropical garden. It serves an extensive array of Malaysian and Continental fare. During the day, get a breath of fresh air by dining outdoor at the Garden Lanai. The restaurant can accommodate 146 persons.
  Open Daily : 6.00am - 1.00am
• Gelateria (Lobby Level)
  An Italian cake parlour located adjacent to The Taman Sari Brasserie. It offers fresh hme made ice-cream, cakes and pastries. You can either eat in or take away.
  Open Daily : 10.00am - 10.00pm
• Ristorante Bologna (Lobby Level)
  It's the first 5-star gourmet Italian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. It is elegantly furnished in contemporary lines with traditional Roman architectural details. The restaurant prides itself in its fine cuisine from North Italy. Reputed for its rich and diversed gastronomic traditions, teh Italian specialities include freshly made pastas. Seating capacity of 120 persons.
  Open Daily : Except Sundays and Public Holidays
  Lunch : 12 noon - 2.30pm
  Dinner 7.00pm - 10.30pm
• Fu Gui Restaurant (Ballroom Level)
  The Fu Gui is decorated in elegant rosewood furniture, plush carpets, complimented by cranverry-red satin damask upholstery. It serves Cantonese cuisine and seafood specialities, with wide variety of Dim Sum as well as steamboat offerings. It caters to Muslims as well as Non-Muslim patrons. Perfect for elaborate Chinese weddings. Together with swven private rooms, the restaurant can seat 220 persons.
  Open Daily
  Lunch : 12 noon - 2.30pm
  Dinner : 6.30pm - 10.30pm
• Bologna Wine Bar (Lobby Level)
  Richly furnished with cherry mahogany, oak wood panelling, Axminister carpets and leather armchairs, creating an atmosphere of an English gentlemen's club. In the centre, a long var with rich wood finish and a marble bartop stimulates conversations amongst the patrons. Happy hours start from 5.00pm to 7.00pm where you can ger two drinks for the price of one, on house pouring brands.
  Open Daily : 5.00pm - 10.30pm except Sundays and Public Holiday
• The Musictheque (Basement Level)
  Malaysia's first multi purpose entertainment centre, that also serves as an art museum and an escape from a busy urban environment. It features 1927 Discotheque, named after the Charles Lindberg's sturdy airplane "The Spirit of St. Louis" that flew over the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. The replica of that airplane can be found flying over the disco atena. The theatre offers theatre shows or party karaokes. There are also 13 Karaoke rooms with different themes and the Taipan's Club offers live entertainment. The Musictheque caters for all ages.
  Open Daily except Sundays.
  Open : 6.00pm - 1.00am
• Garden Bar (at swimming pool area)
  Built in the style of a quaint Kelantan house, it offers light refreshments at the pool.
  Open Daily : 11.00am - 7.00pm

Grand Mahkota Ballroom
The Grand Mahkota Ballroom offers the best combination of requisite facilities to meet the demands of both very private and major banquets, conventions and exhibitions. These include pricate celebrations, theme parties and wedding receptions of all races. Conference equipment and party periphernalia are available, or can be arranged. Direct access from Jalan Nagasari allows convenient transportation of equipment and vehicles into the Ballroom for major exhibitons.

Recreation

• Fitness Centre with fully equipped gymnasium with steambath, suana, shirlpool facilities and massage services.
• Outdoor swimming pool with Garden Bar serving refreshments and snacks.
• Two tennis courts and two squash courts.
• Arrangements for golf can be made. (Contact Concierge)